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Message of His Holiness Pope Francis 33rd World Day of the Sick
Dear brothers and sisters, “Hope does not disappoint” (Rom 5:5), but strengthens us in times of trial. We are celebrating the 33rd World Day of the Sick in the Jubilee Year 2025, in which the Church invites us to become … Continue reading
Truth vs Gender’s Slippery Slope
Jerome Novotny , OMI – Reviewing the past 6-7 years, has anything really changed. If you thought the three gender movement six years ago was a unproven novelty, try picking from six “genders” or more with the option of creating your own pronoun today. And it gets … Continue reading
Abortion is the Worst Moral Evil Day by Day in the USA
Pastoral Pro-Life Statement by Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI Day by day abortion is indeed the worst moral evil in the USA because of the huge numbers of precious unborn children of God, true human persons, killed by this brutal cruel … Continue reading
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A Basic Fear in a Broken World
Jerome Novotny , OMI – It is estimated that about 38% of the Japanese population is above the age of 60, and 26% is above the age of 65. By 2050, one-third will be 65 or older. On the worldwide scale, people aged … Continue reading
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Tagged Ageing, Blessed Mother, cryonics, life
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A Sabbatical Pilgrimage with our Blessed Mother
Brad Rozairo, OMI – Having handed over the responsibility to my successor to lead the Oblate Delegation of Japan-Korea, I left Japan on a sabbatical. I felt like I was walking with Mary, our Blessed Mother during this break. I want to share … Continue reading
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Pope Francis’ Peace Message
Brad Rozairo, OMI – The message of Pope Francis for this year’s “World Day of Peace” is titled “Forgive us our trespasses: grant us your peace”. In teaching us to pray the Lord’s Prayer, the Pope says, “Jesus begins by asking the Father … Continue reading
Experience in Aix-en-Provence
Brad Rozairo, OMI – Experience in Aix-en-ProvencThe De Mazenod Experience, sometimes also called DMX, is a program held every year at the birthplace of our congregation in Aix-en-Provence. The program is centred on the charism of our Founder St. Eugene and has a … Continue reading
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Tagged Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Peace
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“Do not cast me off in my old age”
The IV World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly was celebrated on Sunday, 28 July 2024. The theme chosen by the Holy Father – “Do not cast me off in my old age” (cf. Psalm 71:9) – is meant to … Continue reading
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Nature – a sacred space
Brad Rozairo, OMI – Nature is a source of beauty and inspiration that expresses God’s wonderful work of creation. It is also a place for rest and healing. Some people go on walks in nature to engage the senses and connect their spirits … Continue reading
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What is the Season of Creation?
Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI – Pope Francis calls for a World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation The Season of Creation is an ecumenical month-long moment of prayerful reflection and celebration which began several years ago and calls us to … Continue reading
“Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while” (Mark 6:31)
Brad Rozairo, OMI – Does your day unfold from your priorities or are you chasing a to-do list? This question caught my attention as I reflected on my life in Japan.
Living the “YES” of Mary
Brad Rozairo, OMI – Another new month has just dawned; as we know, it is dedicated to our Blessed Mother. During this month, I invite us to reflect on the vocation of Mary and her response to God.
